Photo: Baldauf (via Carscoops)
Fresh spy shots have emerged of a Mercedes-AMG C-Class Electric prototype undergoing testing in the Alps, and the photos suggest the high-performance EV is much closer to production than previously expected. The camouflage remains heavy, but the prototype closely resembles the recently unveiled standard C-Class Electric — with several AMG-specific tells that confirm this is the performance variant.
Key giveaways include lightweight AMG-spec wheels backed by ventilated disc brakes with gold brake calipers, black mirror caps, and side skirts matching the AMG Line variants. While a four-pipe exhaust is naturally absent, the prototype appears fitted with an active rear spoiler — a classic AMG performance signature. The cabin is expected to carry over the standard model's MBUX Superscreen, complemented by an AMG steering wheel, sport seats, and unique trim. On the powertrain front, the base C400 4MATIC Electric makes 482 hp from a dual-motor AWD system. The AMG variant is rumored to step up to a tri-motor configuration developing around 789 hp (800 PS) — directly targeting the BMW M3 EV.
The significance of these spy shots isn't just the number — it's the confirmation that AMG's electric future is arriving faster than expected. A rumored 789 hp from a compact executive sedan pushes performance EV benchmarks into genuinely new territory.
For HPP's Mercedes-Benz customers, this is the next chapter in the AMG evolution. As the AMG C-Class Electric enters production, the aftermarket will follow — and HPP will be positioned with suspension, brake, and aesthetic upgrade packages for the new generation of AMG EV drivers.
Source: Carscoops — Mercedes-AMG C-Class Electric Will Bring The Fight To The BMW M3 EV